"Understanding dominance through our position as white people can help us better understand the interrelated nature of multiple forms of social inequity. With this understanding we can work – according to the Buddhist teachings and practices we uphold – towards liberation in the largest sense."

"Without engaging in self hatred or self blame, we can compassionately look at the ways in which we have not received an adequate education about much of our country's history, the daily struggles of indigenous and people of color who are our neighbors, nor the extent of our own privilege."

"White Affinity groups: We highly recommend that white teachers and practitioners find ways to organize themselves into ongoing learning communities. There is a need for all-white spaces that prioritize our process as we gain new awareness, confront the social training we have received as members of a dominant group, and support one another in our commitment to ongoing inquiry. We encourage you to consider developing and maintaining white affinity groups (self facilitated or facilitated by a trainer you trust), and commit ourselves to this practice."

Authentic exchange: "We understand that in many instances, frustrations may have built up over time and will need to be aired and addressed in order to move forward effectively."

"Build collaborative relationships with people of color.
One aspect of white social conditioning is the tendency to want to ‘help’ in a way that continues to reinforce white superiority. Our desire is to meet our siblings of color in authentic exchange, listen non-defensively, share our own truth, work together to shine the light on social dominance within our communities, and replace this with a more inclusive culture – for everyone's benefit."

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